Chukchansi Gold Resort donates money to help combat fentanyl crisis

Two K-9s trained specifically in fentanyl detection will join the fight against the deadly drug that claims thousands of lives.

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Friday, March 3, 2023
Chukchansi Gold Resort donates money to help combat fentanyl crisis
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is taking action to fight the fentanyl crisis right here in the Valley.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is taking action to fight the fentanyl crisis right here in the Valley.



On Thursday, tribal members donated $36,000 to the Fresno Police Chief's Foundation to launch a specialized narcotic K-9 team.



Two K-9s trained specifically in fentanyl detection will join the fight against the deadly drug that claims thousands of lives each year.



The checks were presented Thursday night at a private event for law enforcement officials, including Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, among others.



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